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Celebrating Black History Month 2023

Liaison International

February 1st marks the beginning of African-American History Month , a chance for us to memorialize the many achievements and contributions that African Americans have had, and continue to have, on our history and culture. Celebrations and Education African-American history is American history.

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Op-Ed: Pride, History Propel LGBTQ+ Rights Forward

Insight Into Diversity

That these same labeled people grabbed hold of the word “pride” to name their movement was an act of civil disobedience against both history and language. We owe much to these 1960s and 1970s radicals!) As we enter Pride Month 2023, I would love to write that everything is settled and made right. History is another.

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Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2023

Liaison International

This holiday provides an opportunity to honor and recognize the enduring legacies of Indigenous peoples in the Americas, while also shedding light on the often overlooked and misrepresented pieces of their history. The post Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2023 appeared first on Liaison.

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Association for the Study of African American Life and History to Host Third Annual Black History Month Festival

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) will host a series of events as part of its Third Annual Black History Month Festival this year. Black Resistance has taken many forms throughout history. The theme for this year is Black resistance. and virtually on the association’s YouTube channel.

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Black History Month: The Role of Higher Education in Black Activism

Insight Into Diversity

Throughout its history, higher education in the U.S. Although Black History Month was federally designated in 1986, similar weekly and monthly celebrations had already existed for more than 50 years. Throughout history, some activists who were for Black liberation found their homes in the academy.”.

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St. Mary’s College of Maryland Receives $4 Million, Largest Gift Commitment in School History

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Mary’s College of Maryland (SMCM) has received $4 million, the largest gift commitment in the school’s history. Scott Raspa, a class of 1986 graduate, and contributes to SMCM’s 2023 $20 million Taking the LEAD fundraising campaign. The commitment was made by SMCM alum R. The money will go toward the school’s endowment and the R.

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Aus: Colombian student numbers “highest in history”

The PIE News

Colombian student numbers for Australia are now the highest in history, according to new figures in an update from Austrade. 2023 is shaping up as a very strong year for Australian student recruitment from the LATAM region,” the update said. Some 10,405 students had study permits in 2022, a 10% rise on 2021.

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